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Katherine Scott is a reporter and digital producer with Traveller.

Sydney Airport’s T2 to finally get new security scanners, bag drop facility

Sydney Airport’s T2 to finally get new security scanners, bag drop facility

Passengers will no longer need to remove laptops from carry-on bags for Virgin and Jetstar domestic flights as part of a $200 million upgrade.

  • by Katherine Scott
Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem
★★★★★
Hotel reviews

Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem

Hunter Valley newcomer Villa Alaia makes one of the strongest cases for staying indoors we’ve seen.

  • by Katherine Scott
Being travel planner for a group holiday is a pain. It just got easier

Being travel planner for a group holiday is a pain. It just got easier

A group trip with friends resulted in me doing months of research, messy text threads, payment chasing and answering the same questions over and over. Relief is here.

  • by Katherine Scott
Bound for Australia: Cathay unveils new business class, premium economy

Bound for Australia: Cathay unveils new business class, premium economy

Sliding suite-privacy doors, the largest screens to date, preset movie and meal modes, and an art gallery in the skies.

  • by Katherine Scott
I rode San Francisco’s new driverless taxis, here’s how it went

I rode San Francisco’s new driverless taxis, here’s how it went

The city’s futuristic driverless cars are as much a tourist attraction as Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge. For us, it’s a must-do highlight.

  • by Katherine Scott
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This upgraded retreat now mixes wellness with indulgence

This upgraded retreat now mixes wellness with indulgence

An ice bath and sauna to play at virtue between visits to local cellar doors? Oh, yes, you can “do you” at this Hunter Valley retreat.

  • by Katherine Scott
Back on top: Sydney voted world’s best city

Back on top: Sydney voted world’s best city

The Harbour City has received the highest accolade in Condé Nast Traveller UK’s coveted Readers’ Choice Awards. But our visitor numbers tell a different story.

  • by Katherine Scott
This no-frills bush retreat just got a luxe upgrade
★★★½
Hotel reviews

This no-frills bush retreat just got a luxe upgrade

Eco wellness stay Billabong Retreat just got a flush $1.5 million revamp – but there are a few telling signs it’s stayed true to its modest roots.

  • by Katherine Scott
Two Australian hotels named in World’s 50 Best list

Two Australian hotels named in World’s 50 Best list

Brisbane and Hobart represent the country in the second edition of the list, announced overnight in London.

  • by Katherine Scott
Nine must-do highlights of a trip to the nation’s capital

Nine must-do highlights of a trip to the nation’s capital

Canberra still has a few tricks up its sleeve, from a city-fringe vineyard and cellar door, to a springtime Vivid-style light spectacular.

  • by Katherine Scott

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